Yes, that's quite true, Russ. I guess when we were younger we were all bullet-proof.

I had a hearing test the other week and, as Gary points out, it is the upper frequencies that suffer. Since the test, I came across this article and now that I know that specific differences exist in the perception of speech vs. music, I think I'm going to try to find the best hearing device in terms of maximum benefit in balance of both. To have one of each, though ideal, would be both impractical and horrendously expensive.

I really hope younger members of this forum are listening closely to this subject.

[This message has been edited by renig (edited 03-15-2007).]